Jaron Nordman
Homewood,IL
Summary
Started in food service at 15, took a short break, then went back in and served in roles from barback to managing. Built a career on a love for chaos and community. Spent a brief stint in restaurant tech before returning to the floor last year.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Server / Bartender
Coyote Run Country Club Restaurant
- Current
- Wait tables, learn and understand menu offerings, pre-bussing and sidework as needed.
- Provide full dining and bar service for members and guests in both casual and party settings.
- Support weddings and banquets with high-volume food and beverage service.
- Handle POS transactions, cash, and special requests with accuracy.
FOH Manager
Primo’s Café
- Current
- Lead daily café operations including staffing, scheduling, and guest service.
- Train and guide new baristas in service standards and workflow.
- Maintain stock, cleanliness, and front-of-house organization.
- Provide fast, efficient service during peak morning and lunch rushes.
Server / Bartender
69 Prime Italian Steakhouse
2024 - 2025
- Part of opening staff at upscale Italian steakhouse.
- Deliver fine dining service with focus on wine knowledge, food pairings, and guest engagement.
- Bartend during dinner service, preparing cocktails and managing bar orders.
- Support high-end guest experiences, upselling and handling VIP requests.
VP, Sales and Operations
MVMNT
01.2020 - 01.2023
- First employee at startup, scaled team to 10+ generating $40M revenue in 3 years.
- Led operations, strategy, and product development.
- Built client partnerships and managed long-term business growth.
Carrier Sales Team Lead
Spartan Logistics
01.2019
- Expanded carrier relationships and developed cost-effective freight solutions.
Senior Carrier Sales Representative
Circle Logistics
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed $10M+ in revenue over 18 months.
- Built carrier partnerships and trained new hires.
Education
Communications and Marketing
Bradley University
Peoria, ILComedy and Writing
Second City Training Center
Chicago, ILSkills
- Guest service and hospitality
- Bartending and bar management
- POS operation and cash handling
- Rotating menu memorization and upselling
- Staff training and onboarding
- Operations and vendor management
- Skills across all FOH positions
- Multitasking and organization
- Upselling techniques
Timeline
VP, Sales and Operations
MVMNT
01.2020 - 01.2023
Carrier Sales Team Lead
Spartan Logistics
01.2019
Senior Carrier Sales Representative
Circle Logistics
01.2017 - 01.2019
Server / Bartender
Coyote Run Country Club Restaurant
- Current
FOH Manager
Primo’s Café
- Current
Server / Bartender
69 Prime Italian Steakhouse
2024 - 2025
Communications and Marketing
Bradley University
Comedy and Writing
Second City Training Center
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